It is officially the first day of summer and we couldn’t be happier after a long, cold winter. The sunscreen and shorts have been in good use for several weeks now and it is time to entertain and party.
Orange might be the new Black but it is also one of our favorite colors to use when we are entertaining for summer. It is known as a power color and also is noted to be representative of vitality and endurance. Orange is also one of the healing colors and is said to increase the craving for food.
We put together a few of our favorite things to share with you that are both orange and make any party from a family dinner to a big summer barbecue fun!
This lantern with its pop of orange would compliment any summer outdoor dinner party. You can either line them up on your table or hang them from your nearest tree or fencing. Each lantern comes complete with a 6 oz. glass candle filled with botanically-inspired fragrance. $25 at paddywax.com.
Make your table shine with these fun, colorful Orange Placemats covered in sliced oranges.They are available at Bed Bath and Beyond and are on sale for only $1.99 right now.
Serve your appetizers and dips in style with this Melamine 3 Piece Dip Bowl and Platter in Mandarin from Target. This set includes a Serving Tray and 3 appetizer bowls and is dishwasher safe and retails for $11.99.
Hot dishes or dripping glasses will stay securely in place with this Half Gallery No-Slip Serving Tray in Orange from Zak.com for $19.99.
Those are just a few ideas to help you entertain this summer with a little burst of orange. You can compliment these with the right color of green tablecloth or plates and have a festive party!
What is your favorite color scheme for summer entertainment?
Pam Buttikofer is a co-founder of Imperfect Women. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband of 36 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, sons and her lovable pups.
Oh my! I love that dip set from Target but my kitchen is red. I wonder if it’s available in red. It’s the first thing I’m going to look for as soon as I get out of the hospital and go to Target. 🙂
I love Target’s kitchen stuff too! I have so many of their neutral pieces.
I am LOVING those Orange Placemats from BB&B! I think things with a pop of color are fun in the summer time.
I love orange too because it symbolizes energy and excitement when I decorate with it.
Orange is such a fun, vibrant color! I tend to go with teal and olive green — modern with a hint of vintage. 🙂
Orange is the new black (working on a new blog post on this topic myself)! I love the orange placemats by BBB!! So cute!!
Ohh Love the placemats. All are really neat/.
All fun, but I’m totally loving the 3 Piece Dip Bowl and Platter!! I know I could find a place for the lanterns too- So pretty!
I love orange. We are actually going to do our laundry room in orange!
Cute items I adore that orange tray would make a great center piece for the table with napkin holder.
That lantern is so cute. I can’t help but be drawn to bright colors paired with an aqua color scheme.
Orange is one of my favorite colors. I love that tray!
I for one can tell you I am very happy summer is here. We haven’t had a lot of warm yet, but hopefully it is on the way. Those dipping bowls would be great out on my back porch for one of our parties.
Those “oranges” are great! I don’t think I have enough or any orange in my life. I really like the tray.
I love orange! Your picks are really great!
I love orange fir summer right now our dinning table center piece is made with Orange and some tiny whit flower love the mix.
I am loving your orange finds. Those dip bowls would be great for my summer salsas.
I am so glad it’s summer. The orange products you selected are lovely.
These are all so cute. I absolutely love that lantern. It would look great on my patio!
I love the dip set although I would have liked it with ceramic bowls instead of melamine. I am also loving the lantern.
I never was a fan of orange. I thought it looked like a caution sign- until this summer! I love love love teal tones and the oranges go really well with it!
I guess I’ve never really thought about it and don’t have a favorite color scheme for summer. Orange is a good color though, it’s festive and bright, and I like it. 🙂
I think the color orange is a very happy bright color!
I love orange and coral for my summer fun. A bright blue is always nice too!
I’ve been looking for a tray. I love that bright orange color
Love all of those bright outdoor dining tools 🙂 Im SO happy to have summer officially here.
I love the Melamine 3 Piece Dip Bowl and Platter in Mandarin. Orange is such a great color!
Orange is such a great color! I’ve never seen OITNB but everyone keeps raving about it.. Lol but orange is such a happy color it’s truly one of my faves!